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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,085.02 and 645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,085.02 and 645.68 is: 962.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,085.02 = 645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,085.02 = 645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,085.02 × 645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 700,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,575.71/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.65

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